Finnish ski jumper and nordic combined skier (1909–1982).
Born November 28th, 1909 in Helsinki.
Died October 2nd, 1982 at 72 years old in Lahti.
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson